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Mokino: Absolutely SENSATIONAL views !!!

Beachfront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Deck with a View !
MOKINO - Halfway between MOkau andamp; AwaKINO
Spacious & well equipped  kitchen
in-Outdoor flow: Dining andamp; Deck
Cosy lounge with great southern views

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 121291.7 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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  • Place, Marokopa Beach
  • Place, The Three Sisters
  • Place, Tongapurtu Sea Cave

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Downstairs bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Downstairs bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Downstairs bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Upstairs masterbed

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs panorama

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Outdoor Hot Shower

Outdoor shower

Upstairs Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Mokino: Absolutely SENSATIONAL views !!!

""Best view in Mokau""

Upgraded Kiwi Bach , 5 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, (Sleeps 12)
Fabulous South and West views over Mokau Beach all the way past White Cliffs to Mt Taranaki, which our builder claims has the "Best view in Mokau". Stroll on spacious, wild and exhilarating black sand beaches with bleached driftwood and big surf. Warm and very cozy whatever the season and love the Sundowners ! You really won't want to go home.
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"Mokino" is situated in a friendly cluster of 7 houses midway between Mokau and Awakino (each 3mins by car). Shared foot track provides direct access to the beach below, a right turn will bring you to a small cave and waterfall. Great fishing from the beach (kite/torpedo/drone) or cast a line at the Mokau or Awakino river mouths, also whitebait during season (September 1 to October 30). Excellent beach and cliff walks in the area (beach islands and loads of caves to explore). At high tide Mokau river has sheltered swimming/boating, particularly when sea is rough.

Bring your personal items, food, bed linen (sheets and pillow cases, maybe sleeping bags for kids) & towels. Plenty of Duvets, Blankets & Pillows are available. Great for 2 families, with 12 beds (3x queen doubles, 2x double/single bunks), and a further 2+ possible

Linen service is available by request only (bed linen, towels - for a per person per stay fee).
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External stairs takes you through a sliding gate onto large deck with access to upstairs - master (queen) bedroom, sunny (queen) panorama room, shower/basin/toilet, and spacious well equiped kitchen/lounge/dining area dominated by huge windows facing Nth, Sth and W. In winter, all made cosy by ceiling panel heaters.
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Ground level is accessed by level path under deck (no internal stairs), with 2 steps down to bedroom level - comprises 3 bedrooms: double/single bunk, queen, and double/single bunk. Adjacent to downstairs entrance is shower/basin/toilet. Electric wall panel heaters in all rooms.
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North side of the house has a flat, sunny sheltered lawn (ok for tents). Awesome private hot outdoor shower for washing down after your swim. Garden partially fenced.
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Mokau has 2 cafes, rural butcher, and plenty of local history at the museum/gallery. Awakino has a hotel, with accommodation, bar and bar meals, bottleshop.
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Special conditions:
* Exclusive rental for your group.
* Smoking allowed outside only please.
* BBQ available for no fee - please leave clean for our next guest
* Water usage bond may apply during summer.
* Washing m/c is available on request for rentals 5 days or more (due to tank water supply).

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OPTIONS BY REQUEST:
Linen Packs - (NZ$20, per Person per Stay - Fitted sheet, Duvet cover,, Pillowcase, Towel),
Please advise sleeping configuration (Doubles and/or Single sets required)

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NOTE: If NOT requesting linen packs, Kiwi bach tradition requires you to BYO linen (towels/sheets/pillowcases).
Duvets, blankets & pillows are available.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Supervision required on beach track and beach
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Please be respectful to our neighbours
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
Pickup all droppings in the garden and on track
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking - only outside please
I/We agree to use the property as a private dwelling only – nothing will be done to cause damage or be a nuisance to adjoining property occupiers
Traditional Kiwi bach - please Bring your Own Linen (sheets, pillow slips, towels) OR Book our Linen Service for ($20/person per stay)

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: Please be respectful to our neighbours
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Awakino

Located in Awakino, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Tainui Historical Society Museum, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore The Three Sisters and Tongapurtu Sea Cave. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and horse riding.
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Awakino, Waikato

What's nearby

  • The Three Sisters - 17 min drive - 24.2 km
  • Tongapurtu Sea Cave - 22 min drive - 24.9 km
  • Yandle Park - 48 min drive - 70.8 km
  • Urenui Golf Club - 49 min drive - 69.4 km
  • Waitara West Quay - 61 min drive - 86.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪River Run Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Awakino Hotel - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Whitebait Inn Mokau - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mokino: Absolutely SENSATIONAL views !!! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Mokino: Absolutely SENSATIONAL views !!!?

As of 2 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mokino: Absolutely SENSATIONAL views !!! on 3 Nov 2025 start from £110.10, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Mokino: Absolutely SENSATIONAL views !!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mokino: Absolutely SENSATIONAL views !!!?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Mokino: Absolutely SENSATIONAL views !!! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Awakino holiday home is 12.1 mi (19.4 km) from The Three Sisters and 12.1 mi (19.5 km) from Tongapurtu Sea Cave. Tainui Historical Society Museum and Mike's Brewery are also within 32 miles (52 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 352 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay. Second time there!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelley L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location, great view, great place to come and recharge
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely stunning views! Loved falling asleep to the sound of the waves below. Enjoyed by all! Comfortable beds, had everything we needed for a great family getaway.
Amazing views!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful

Great place great location great getawayA
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dianne W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a location

As described. Great to deal with
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lila K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect family get away

We loved every minute of Mokino. The views were breathtaking and the accomodation had everything we needed for a family vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family fishing trip away

What an amazing week during the school holidays with the family. Second time here . Kids love the fishing and we close to family and we love early morning walks. Even a Bonus we can bring the doggies with us . Thanks again . Can’t wait to come back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic little spot

We had a great weekend away. Everything was good, the owners were flexible when we needed to change our dates. Great little spot for a weekend getaway. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just wonderful

We very much enjoyed our stay at Mokino. We were very happy with the facilities! We look forward to coming back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joy T., New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

Had a lovely stay here. Nice n cozy wonderful views. Will come in stay again when the weather warms up.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic West Coast Living

An amazing weekend at Mokino in Mokau, a real kiwi gem with incredible views. Clean and perfect for our whanau get away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aaron M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magic spot

This is the second time staying at this spot and it was even better than the first. Magic spot that we will visit again, hopefully next time the whitebait play ball
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Aju A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

Great view
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a gem!!!

We had the best time staying here - although the weather wasn’t kind to us! The view is unreal! The house was homely and warm and just what we needed. Would love to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Cobus v.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spectacular View

Was a good stay, unfortunately too short. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiamarie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mokau Celebrations

The home was absolutely wonderful. It was clean, warm and very spacious. The owner was a pleasure to deal with. The view of harbor is amazing.. Loved it and will definitely keep this booking in my diary for our next trip down to Mokau.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Classic kiwi bach

Everything you need in a bach. Absolutely epic views. Definitely will book again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mokino

Had a lovely stay was a bit disappointing there was no gas in the gas bottle always nice to stay at mokino
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Karen R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mokino

Beautiful view from house we all love it. Very homie home. Very hot up top, cooler down stairs. Could'nt leave windows open at night cos off bugs. Nothing mod about the house, just a normal family bach home. But we loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deb L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

2 days, 2 pets, 2 people:)

Fantastic space to be in. The whitebait fritters from Mokau were top class, and the museum was a great way to spend some time. Fishing just down from the batch was...a challenge, but a fantastic beach for the dogs to run on. Would love to come back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice location and incredible views

This property is all about the views and the location. The house is very simple and comfortable. It would be a little cramped if more than six people were staying and they had to stay inside for any length of time. The downstairs sleeping area is somewhat barren. The property owner was very helpful and easy to communicate with. Again, this property is all about location and the incredible views.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Suzanne H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

T06 2023

Girls weekend fantastic views great kiwi bach everything you needed was there. Was a great layed back weekend pity about the weather but oh well we made our own fun. Easy check in. Would love to come back when it’s sunny 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Gaylene and Pete K., Manawatu

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

View, great....

Great view from this old kiwi family bach.Unfortunately we had several issues which we communicated but not resolved. Would recommend you take ALL of your bedding ( not just linen as per the site), and don't expect this to be a 4 star. Its comfy, kitchen is well supplied and there is a great range of DVDs, CDs, and books.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Crystal P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely epic

This is an awesome kiwi bach! Loved the open plan kitchen/dining/lounge was heaps of space! Absolutely epic views from the beautiful big windows and awesome outside deck! Small (steep) stroll to the beach which is so peaceful and a lovely spot to swim. Couldn’t rate this place any higher I will definitely be going back with my kid for a family weekend away! Richard was so easy to communicate with and fixed up one problem we had straight away. Thanks so much for sharing your epic bach with us!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Christine N.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

First vrbo stay and last…

I recently stayed at this VRBO property and had a very disappointing experience. The place was very dirty and unpleasant as soon as we walked in. Additionally, the cleanliness overall was terrible with dirty furniture and unwashed linens/blankets. Also, the two bedrooms upstairs are not connected to the 3 bedrooms downstairs. I would not recommend this property to anyone looking for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Richard

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Mokino was built in 1986 by my parents, Bruce and Claire. We have enjoyed many many family holidays here over the years.

Why they chose this property

We enjoy sharing this small piece of paradise and hope you will also enjoy our kiwi bach experience.

What makes this property unique

Ideally suited for small or larger family groups to meet and enjoy relaxed time together in a beautiful corner of Aotearoa

Languages:

English

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